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Department Center for Endocrine Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6568
Desk:
216.444.5664
Fax:
216.636.0662

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Adrenal Surgery
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
  • Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumors
  • Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Thermal Ablation of Liver Tumors
  • Laparoscopy
  • Liver Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Pancreatic Surgery
  • Paraganglioma Surgery
  • Parathyroid Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery for Adrenal
  • Robotic Surgery for Liver
  • Robotic Surgery for Parathyroid
  • Robotic Surgery for Thyroid
  • Surgical Ultrasound
  • Thyroid Aspiration
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Thyroid Ultrasound
  • Thyroid Ultrasound and Biopsy
  • Thyroidectomy
View all 24 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Adrenal Cancer
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Adrenal Insufficiency
  • Adrenal Tumors
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma
  • Beta-Cell Disorders
  • Calcium Disorders
  • Carcinoid Syndrome
  • Conn's Syndrome
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
  • Goiter
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Liver Cancer
  • Metastatic Tumors of the Liver
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
  • Parathyroid Cancer
  • Parathyroid Disease
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Primary Hyperaldosteronism
  • Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
  • Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Thyroid Glands
  • Thyroid Lesion
  • Thyroid Masses
  • Thyroid Nodule
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
View all 37 Specialties +
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Biography

About Allan Siperstein, MD

Allan Siperstein, MD, is Chair of Endocrine Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. He also serves as Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program and Endocrine Surgery Fellowship.



Dr. Siperstein completed his medical school training at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, and his general surgery residency and endocrine surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco. From 1990 until 1999 he was a Faculty member in the Department of General Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Since then he has been a Staff member at Cleveland Clinic. In addition to endocrine surgery, he has had a long interest in minimally invasive surgery and surgical sonography. Since 1992, he has been teaching coursework in intraoperative and laparoscopic ultrasound techniques.

Current research interests include thyroid and parathyroid disease, in particular molecular markers for the identification of thyroid cancers. Clinical studies have focused on minimal incision approaches to thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He has had a long interest in the development of technologies for laparoscopic thermal ablation of hepatic tumors. Current studies continue to focus on technical advances in this area, as well as the impact of the procedure on long-term survival. He is a member of many surgical organizations, including the American Surgical Association, the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and SAGES.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1999

Education & Fellowships

Residency - University of California San Francisco Medical Center
General Surgery
San Francisco, CA
1990

Fellowship - University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Endocrine Surgery-Research
San Francisco, CA
1988

Internship - University of California San Francisco Medical Center
General Surgery
San Francisco, CA
1984

Medical Education - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
M.D.
Dallas, TX
1983

Undergraduate - Stanford University
Biological Sciences
Stanford, CA
1979

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery

Specialty Interests

adrenal disease, Adrenal disorders, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Calcium Disorders, endocrine hypertension, endocrine surgery - thyroid and parathyroid diseases and surgery, endocrine surgery (thyroid and parathyroid), general and laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors, Laparoscopic Solid Organ Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors, Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy, Laparoscopic Thermal Ablation Of Liver Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, parathyroid and calcium disorders, pancreatic endocrine tumors, thyroid, Thyroid Cancer, thyroid cancers, Thyroid cancers and Flushing Syndromes, Thyroid Disease, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules

Awards & Honors

  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer 2011
  • Cleveland's Top Doctors, 2011

Innovations & Patents

  • Radiofrequency thermal ablation
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Allan Siperstein, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 1/2/2024, Dr. Siperstein has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

89 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

29 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

I don't recommend health care providers - too personal with risk potential. However, I speak very positively about the Doctor and his staff when asked or when describing the diagnostic process.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

I love the doctors bedside manner.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

The doctor gave suggestions to take off the bandage and explained why the incision was swollen and not to worry.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dr and staff did a great job

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

Wonderful care and follow up! Maureen is also wonderful and great communication with the office when I couldn't connect my video call. She let the Dr know to dial my cell for audio only at last minute. He had already taken next patient but called back very quickly.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Dr Siperstein is very the best!

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

Dr. Siperstein is a wonderful surgeon and takes the time to explain conditions and options for the best treatment. I am blessed to have him on my care team.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

Dr Siperstein is the best! Patient, professional and thorough!

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

I was very impressed with doctor, he makes me feels confident that I'm gonna be okay the way he explained my situation.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Dr.Siperstein is everything you would ever want in a caregiver. He is warm, knowledgable and caring. I am particular and he is excellent!

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr Siperstein and Maureen his NP are amazing. I cannot praise them enough for their care. The incision is also healing well and is almost invisible.

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

My original appointment was scheduled as an in-person appointment, but Dr. Siperstein's office called and offered to schedule a video appointment to save me a 2.5 hour trip each way. I greatly appreciate the call and concern displayed by his office.

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

Dr. Siperstein adequately explained by lab results, answered my questions, and wants to do a follow-up in a year to make sure everything is still on track. He was detailed and thorough for his reasoning. I was very satisfied with this visit.

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

I live in a small town and drive to Cleveland or video conference to get logically answers to my problems. The video conference was adequate as we were going over lab results that were updated in MyChart. I greatly appreciate the quality care and time spent with the doctors at the Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Dr. Siperstein is the best surgeon I have ever seen!!!

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

Dr. Siperstein is amazing and one of the best surgeons a person could hope for in a horrible situation.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

Dr Siperstein and staff are knowledgeable and professional.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

All providers during my stay were stellar in every way.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

Dr. Siperstein is a stellar physician. He has vast expertise combined with excellent communication skills and compassionate care! He also has a stellar nurse, Maureen!

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

Dr. Siperstein and his staff (Maureen) are still and have always been outstanding. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Love dr Siperstein

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Siperstein is caring and compassionate Truly professional Cares about his patience And is the perfect example of how all doctors should treat patients He is absolutely the finest doctor I have ever met

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Siperstein always takes the time to ask questions and to listen He'll spend as much time with you as necessary to make sure he understands what your problems are and find a way to fix them He is compassionate and caring, truly professional, and is the perfect example of what all doctors should strive to be

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

I am so fortunate that Doctor Siiperstein Is my doctor He is the finest doctor I have ever met, and I am truly honored to be his patient

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Dr Siperstein is the best doctor ever. Very knowledgeable and experienced. I totally trust his opinions and diagnosis.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

I have worked at four fortune five hundred Companies in my career. I have seen many physicians in my time.The group included those at Mayo Clinic, Barrows Neurological Institute, University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Research Institute , etc. A select group I felt were very good. Dr. Siperstein I feel is VERY EXCELLENT! He had throughly reviewed my past medical records even those from Arizona. He was personable and focussed on my condition and what possible treatment plans might be possible. He asked good clarifying questions. I felt that he is very knowledgeable, does his homework completely, and presents the possible treatments with particular attention to newer less invasive approaches with regard to my age , my underlying medical conditions, and benefit risk assessment. I feel so fortunate to be referred to Dr. Siperstein. Having met him l give him my highest recommendation. As an aside, I saw several other physicians about my condition and they never came close to Dr. Siperstein in terms of their pre appointment preparation, my underlying conditions, and/or a clear risk/benefit assessment. You at Cleveland Clinic are so fortunate to have him heading up your Endocrinology Department .I sure you already knew that. Thank you Dr.Siperstein !

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

I have been coming to the Cleveland Clinic to see Dr. Siperstein the past 3 years. Every visit has been very professional, accommodating, and worth the trip from New York! Dr. Siperstein is very knowledgeable, willing to answer all my questions, and spends the time to ensure I understand my condition, options, and progress.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

Dr Siperstein and Maureen answered all my questions and concerns. They explained very thoroughly tests I would undergo and assured I would be in good hands with staff that will be in the surgery room on my upcoming surgery.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

Dr. Siperstein was very caring & compassionate. He is very thorough in making a decision on my treatment.

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